Episode
Special Episode - War of Currents: The Edison vs. Tesla Rivalry
Javad Azadi Pour
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2024-05-03
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This special episode examines the War of Currents, one of history's greatest scientific battles. In the late 1880s, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse became fierce rivals over electrical distribution methods. Edison championed direct current, while Westinghouse, backed b Read more…This special episode examines the War of Currents, one of history's greatest scientific battles. In the late 1880s, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse became fierce rivals over electrical distribution methods. Edison championed direct current, while Westinghouse, backed by European companies, promoted alternating current—a technology also advanced by inventor Nikola Tesla. Discover how this pivotal conflict shaped modern electrical infrastructure and the visionary figures who battled for technological supremacy during this transformative era. Close